Old Montreal vs Pine Needle
Old Montreal (Benjamin Moore) and Pine Needle (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Old Montreal belongs to the beige-greige family and Pine Needle to the green family. The 42-point LRV gap — 49 for Old Montreal vs 7 for Pine Needle — means Old Montreal will open up a space more effectively. Where Old Montreal leans warm, Pine Needle reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Old Montreal vs Pine Needle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Old Montreal on one side and Pine Needle on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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